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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1907

Page

5

Shaping U S Policy Sparks Debate on Government Power

A speech by Thomas Lawson, president of the Pale association, and remarks by General Bartlett, Democratic candidate for governor, criticize expanding executive power and warn of a drifting America under strong central leadership. The discussion follows calls for a representative government to preserve human freedom and prevent volatile public sentiment.

Washington Liupulajye America Thomas Lawson The Pale Association Bartlett

Seattle Tackles Shack Rents as City Plans Clearout

The Seattle street committee decided to collect rents for the many shacks along city streets and to clear the unoccupied and unsettled dilapidated structures. Some occupants may claim ownership after long occupancy, but the municipality plans to proceed with the removal.

Ed Diehways

Amusements at the Grand Tonight and Tomorrow

The Grand hosts a slate of acts including a blackface performer, a Georgia Minstrel show, and a parade. The Third Avenue and Lyric offer Tra week bills with acts like Shamwa Omen and Military Maid. Luna Park features the Hungarian Hour band, Scenic Park showcases Wagner’s ensemble, and a ship departure is noted.

Jilted Man Ends Life in Tragic Home Note

Herman Dannenhbirech a 20 something salesman employed by J Redei sheimer died by cyanide at his residence 1421 Twentieth ay after a rejected love and a physical ailment. He left a note asking a brother to pay two small bills but gave no motive. The woman’s response is not known.

Herman Dannenhbirech J. Redeisheimer Dannenhirach Dannentirech Herman Dannenhirgeh

Tragedy Near Detroit as Fiance Found Dead in Buggy

Miss Rose Hogan discovered driving alone in a buggy beside the corpse of her fiancé George Ott, a quarter mile from the depot where they were to meet. The tragedy occurred near Indian Town and Miss Hogan is reported to be in danger of a nervous collapse.

Detroit Mich George Ott

Cruisers Sailed For Frisco From Yokohama Route

A United Press report says the cruiser Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland and Colorado left Yokohama today for San Francisco via Honolulu. The American sailors received nervous shore leave for sightseeing at Yokohama and Tokio and were well received.

New York Yokohama Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Colorado San Francisco Honolulu Neual Tokio

Licensed to Wed Couples and Ages Listed in Fragment

Fragmentary notice shows marriage licenses issued for Ludwig M. Ronnenstad, 29, and Hanna R. Tvedt, 19, with additional names including Sakoda, Bakal, Gibson, and others from Auburn and Chicago. Dates and precise locations are incomplete but indicate multiple licensing actions.

Ludwig M. Ronnenstad Hanna R. Tvedt Ttle Tadaji Sakoda Auburn Miteu Bakal Japan Eodore Gibson Mary M. Oo@ling Beattia Nels Erickson Anna Nelega le Roy Kagler Icktey Clara EB. Gould Chicago

Notable Birth Announcements From Local Families

Birth notices list several newborns and parents: Sehlulte To wife of A Sehlulte in Geogetown on August 17, a son. Newcomer To wife of & H Newcomer at 3621 Aurora at on August 21, a son. Rote To wife of MH B Rota at 716 Springst on August 21, a son. Stewart To wife of MH D Stewart in East Seattle on August 92, a daughter. McKae To wife of Frank McRan in West Seattle on July 31, a daughter.

Nirtha Sehlulte A. Sehlulte Geogetown Newcomer H. Newcomer Auroraat MH. B. Rota Stewart D. Stewart East Seattle McKae Frank Mc West Seattle

Deaths Registered Today in Newman District

Deaths recorded include Newman 75 Aug 20 Pacific hospital. Brown Anna A. 45 Aug 20 Georgetown. Baptie J. 64 Aug 24 1921 Third av west. Wallace J. 1 Aug 10 1212 Howell at. Wyatt Infant Aug 20 Prospect vd. Herbell William 40 Aug 14 Wayside Emergency hospital. Matta Infant Aug 19 1128 Seventeenth ay south. Brinker William H. 64 Aug 21 1711 East Columbia at. Switser Mrs J Awiteer 43 Aug 22 Providence hospital.

Newman Pacific Hospital Brown Anna A. Brown Georgetown Seventeenth Ay. South Brinker William H. Brinker East Columbia

Taft to Be Kept Very Busy in Seattle Visit

Secretary Taft will spend two days in Seattle September 9 and 10. Ohio Society Yale Club and King County Republican Club plan entertainments with civic groups to meet him. The King County Republican Club hosts a luncheon at the Rathekelier on September 9 in honor of the visitor.

Wm. HM. Taft Seattle Ohio Society Yale Club King County Republican Club Commercial Club Chamber of Commerce N. K R. Sibley Buckeye Rathekelier

Couple from Roche Harbor and Waldrond wed at Woodland Park home

Frank Brigca of Roche harbor and Miss Vira G Fernett of Waldr on were married by Rev Morto Parsons at the Walters home on Eightieth Street. Separately, engineering and science students from British universities will visit the Pacific coast in August next year.

Frank Brigca Roche Harbor Vira G. Fernett Waldron, Wh Morto Parsons Woodland Park Baptist Church Leroy Walters Pacific Coast

Watermelon Banquet For AOUW and Columbia Lodge

Members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen join Columbia Lodge No 2 for a watermelon banquet Friday evening August 23 at Columbia Lodge hall Seventh Ave between Union and Pike. Male quartet singing featured.

Ancient Order of United Workmen Columbia Lodge No. 2 Columbia Lodge Hall Union Pike

Umbrella Law Ruling Clears Woman in Indianapolis Case

In Indianapolis Judge William Irwin ruled that a woman who fled with another woman and used an umbrella in a confrontation does nothing wrong. The man who defended himself was found guilty of a retaliation offense, and Mary Smith was discharged while Mr. Smith was ordered to pay $10 and costs.

Indianapolis Ind Wm. Irwin Criminal Court Mary Smith

Speaks on the Haywood Trial at Labor Temple

Herman F. Titus delivered a talk on the unwritten history of the Haywood trial. He argued Harry Orchart could gain escape if he can cash in on Hercules nine holdings to hire high priced lawyers and repudiate prior testimony. Titus also described a kidnap plot against Clagwood during the trial and claimed credit for thwarting it.

Haywood Herman F. Titus Harry Orchart Hercules ‘Nine Titus Clagwood

Exhibition drill and trip for industrial school boys

Company BF with Captain Maurice Thompson plans an evening exhibition drill for the boys of the Industrial School on Mercer Island, followed by addresses and a moonlight excursion. The Chicago Police Department will use a regular Dreadnaught auto patrol able to carry 18 officers and 70 horsepower.

Company BF Maurice Thompson Mercer Teland Chicago Police Department

Oriental Billiard and Pool Par

Oriental Billiard and Pool Par on Thirday 1415 offers new tables and advertises Beattie’s only 6210 pool table venue for gentlemen patrons.

Beattie

Metrostyle Pianola Pianola Piano Bought by Lodge

The Bel lingham lodge of Kike agrees to purchase a Metrostyle Pianola Piano, praised as the first complete piano operable by both skilled musicians and amateurs. The instrument, costly yet superior, will be sold through PD 8 Johnston Co as exclusive Metrostyle representatives.

Marth Bellingham PD. 8 Johnston Co Metro Wyte

Seward Trial Trip Soon and Pacific Steamship Movements

The Seward steamship will have its trial trip Monday amid a busy port scene. The Italian ship Willea bound for Melbourne and other vessels update voyage plans as Sonoma completes its final voyage to Poset wound ports. The Pacific Coast Steamship company charters head for three months ending August 31. The City Mobile resumes service from Nome while the bark Marguerite Molinos arrives after 141 days at sea, and the Kaga Maru brings a Chinese student group to pursue U.S. college education. Prison population data notes 132 of 100,000 in the United States, 217 in Italy, and 46 in the United Kingdom.

Steamahip Seward Re Steamahip Company Hielda Melbourne Ienacle Sonoma Pacific Coast Steamship Company Heaj Expio Moebla Nome Marguerite Molinos Cape of Good Hope Tawnian United States Italy United Kingdom

Coffee quality and guaranteed refund policy mentioned

A note stresses obtaining good coffee and offers a money back guarantee through the grocer if the Schilling's Beat product is not liked. The policy implies refunds via the grocer.

Ike Schilling

Undertaker Proposes to Widow at Grave

At the grave of her husband in Bronson Michigan Mrs Myra Jones received a marriage proposal from Edward Tomer the undertaker and she accepted. The couple planned an elopement to Chicago arguing they should not wed in their hometown.

Bhlemart Tod Myra Jones Bronson Mich Edward Tomer Jones Ikhart

Typographical Union Spends Millions in Eight-Hour Fight

Hot Springs Ark August 22 More than 3 500 000 has been spent by the International Typographical Union to fight for the eight hour day according to officers reports submitted to the 644th annual convention opening in the city.

Hot Springs Ark International Typographical Union Tte Officera

School Busts Five Dollar Sale For Boys Suits

A local notice announces new school boys suits on sale for six dollars with address at W. BB Hutchinson Co corner Second and Union. The brief item emphasizes a price reduction and store location.

W. BB Hutchinson CO Corner Second and Union

Hawley Notified on Lockage During Denny Hill Regrade

Warriormaster Spaulding informs contractor H W Hawley of blockages in wlii ing pipes on the Denny Hill regrade. Waste gradually fills slips between piers and 10. Hawley must address the issue at ODO Leave Pier to nee battleships.

H. W. Hawley Warriormaster Spaulding

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